First Known Use: 1924
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mullite
noun mull·ite \ˈmə-ˌlīt\
Definition of MULLITE
: a mineral that is an orthorhombic silicate of aluminum which is resistant to corrosion and heat and is used as a refractory
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Origin of MULLITE
Mull, island of the Inner Hebrides
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